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Filipino-Chinese business group warns of global trade crisis
Manila Standard
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July 4, 2025
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) urged the Philippine government to implement immediate and decisive reforms to protect the economy from escalating global trade protectionism. The FFCCCII, led by...
High costs, unclear rules stall waste-to-energy growth, says business group report
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Despite growing momentum for waste-to-energy (WTE) projects in the Philippines, high project costs, regulatory uncertainty, and insufficient waste supply remain major roadblocks to the sector’s development, the Makati...
Philippines Construction Industry Report 2025 Output To Expand At An AAGR Of 7.2% During 2026-2029, Supported By Investments In Transport, Tourism And Industrial Projects
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Philippine construction sector set to grow 6.2% in 2025, driven by increased public-private investments in infrastructure and renewable energy. Loans and permits boost industry, with a 7.2% annual growth expected...
US aircraft carrier docks in Philippines a day after China’s Shandong visits Hong Kong to ‘boost patriotism’
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
The US Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived off the coast of Manila on Thursday, July 3, just a day after China’s Shandong aircraft carrier battle group entered Hong Kong. The George Washington, part of Carrier...
Philippines asks Japan to help search for missing cockfighters
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 4, 2025
Philippines asks Japan to help search for missing cockfighters Published on: Friday, July 04, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 04, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Filipinos from all walks of life wager millions of dollars on cockfighting matches...
Carson honors ABC7 Fil-Am journalists on Philippine-American Friendship Day
Asian Journal
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July 5, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email ABC7 Eyewitness News journalists Tony Cabrera, Irene Cruz, and Denise Dador were honored with a City of Carson proclamation during the July 1, 2025, City Council meeting in celebration of Filipino Friendship Day....
Manila’s mayor returns to office to face mountains of trash
The Straits Times
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July 4, 2025
MANILA – Mr Francisco Domagoso returned to office as mayor of Manila, the Philippines, on June 30 to the news that the companies that collect the city’s garbage were ending their services that day, citing unpaid bills. Weeks before, piles of...
6 Filipino shoe designers step up international game
Rappler
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July 5, 2025
Several Filipino footwear designers look to redefine what Pinoy-made shoes mean. More than the locally sourced weaves and fibers, it’s the spirit behind the designs that make them truly Filipino. Woven into every pair aren’t just the hopes,...
Philippines asks Japan's help searching lake for missing cockfighters
RTL Today
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The Philippines' justice secretary said Friday he has asked for Japan's technical assistance to help the search for dozens of cockfighting participants allegedly killed by rogue police and dumped in a lake south of Manila. The case is tied to a...
Between Two Flags: A Filipino American Reflection on the Fourth of July
Asian Journal
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July 5, 2025
Share Post Viber icon Viber Email On the Fourth of July, the United States comes together in celebration—barbecues and fireworks, parades and patriotic songs. It is a day that honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when a...
DigiPlus flags US$106mln share buyback programme
GGRAsia
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July 7, 2025
Philippines-listed DigiPlus Interactive Corp announced on Monday a share repurchase programme of up to PHP6.0 billion (US$106.1 million) worth of the company’s common shares. “The share repurchase programme is valid over a 12-month period and can...
Philippines mulls removal of competitive bidding process for first nuclear power plant
Eco-Business
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July 4, 2025
“Distribution utilities are mandated to ensure a ready market for available capacity from the first commercially developed nuclear power plant, which shall be exempt from a competitive selection process,” read the notice. “There is a need to...
Philippine waters stayed hot up to 3 months after El Niño ended in May 2024
Mindanao Times
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July 4, 2025
45 THE 2023–2024 El Niño resulted in record-high sea surface temperatures (SST) in the Philippines, with daily SST peaking at 30.45°C in June 2024. These temperatures surpassed previous El Niño events, including the 2015–2016 El Niño. A new study...
Filipino food is having a moment – try these two bold, flavour-packed recipes
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Philippine Construction-To-Mining Tycoon Isidro Consunji Takes On Concrete Challenge
Forbes
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The 2024 annual report of Philippine construction-and-mining giant DMCI Holdings has an arresting AI-designed cover depicting a stack of grey concrete blocks, geometrically arranged in the form of a futuristic building site. The company says the...
Filinvest City welcomes PLDT’s vision for a smart, sustainable headquarters
Philstar
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July 7, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — As Filinvest Group celebrates 70 years of visionary development, its flagship township, Filinvest City, is poised to take a major leap forward with the entry of PLDT Inc., the country’s largest integrated telecommunications...
Deep tech merger forms MagnaTerra Technologies
Cairns Post
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July 5, 2025
A new deep tech company, MagnaTerra, has been formed after the merger of globally leading startups NextOre and MRead MagnaTerra’s launch follows an $11 million capital raise and support from some of Australia’s leading investors in technology,...
Deep tech startup merger creates global powerhouse MagnaTerra Technologies
Stockhead
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July 5, 2025
A new deep tech company, MagnaTerra, has been formed after the merger of globally leading startups NextOre and MRead MagnaTerra’s launch follows an $11 million capital raise and support from some of Australia’s leading investors in technology,...
Filipino consumers tighten their belts amid inflation, job concerns
Business World
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July 3, 2025
FILIPINO CONSUMERS are growing more cautious about their spending and finances due to inflation and job security concerns, even as the majority remain optimistic about their incomes, a study by TransUnion showed. TransUnion’s Q2 2025 Consumer...
Demand for data centers a boon for the Philippines, BMI research says
Inquirer
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July 5, 2025
MANILA, Philippines – Growing demand for data centers might spur new power projects in the Philippines, which lags in Southeast Asia in terms of data centers as electricity supply remains a major issue. Still, the Philippines has strong potential...